Biography

Eighth-year safety that brings an experienced skill set to the Lions’ secondary. Earned the first Pro Bowl nod of his career following the 2014 season. Joined the Lions in 2013 after spending four seasons with the Houston Texans (2009-12).

MANE FACTS

Pronunciation: GLOW-ver

Pro Bowl: 2015

Associated Press All-Pro: Second Team 2014.

Named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 15 of 2014.

Received the Media Good Guy Award for 2014 from the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association.

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Signed by the Detroit Lions as an unrestricted free agent to a five-year contract on March 13, 2013.

Drafted by the Houston Texans in the fourth round (112th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.

PRO Eighth-year safety that brings an experienced skill set to the Lions’ secondary. Earned the first Pro Bowl nod of his career following the 2014 season. Joined the Lions in 2013 after spending four seasons with the Houston Texans (2009-12).

Currently has the longest active streak of consecutive starts among safeties and is second to Dallas CB Brandon Carr (129) among defensive backs.

With seven interceptions to cap off 2014, Quin became the first Lions player to lead the NFL in interceptions since Hall of Fame CB Lem Barney in 1967 when he registered 10 during his exceptional rookie campaign. He is also the first Lions defensive player to record seven interceptions in a season since S Kurt Schulz (7) in 2000. Quin is now the fourth Lions defensive player (fifth time) to lead the NFL in interceptions during a season.

In the 2015 season finale at Chicago (1/3/16, Quin started his 100th consecutive game, including his 48th straight start since joining the Lions. With four interceptions in 2015, Quin became the first Lions defensive player to tally 4+ interceptions in back-to-back seasons since CB Dré Bly accomplished this three-straight years from 2003-05 (6 in 2003, 4 in 2004, 6 in 2005).

2015: Solidified his place as the team’s leader in the Lions’ defensive backfield, finishing the season ranked third on the team in tackles (67). Concluded the season with four interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, five pass defenses and one forced fumble.

Registered his first interception of 2015 in Week 1 at San Diego (9/13) when he picked off Chargers QB Philip Rivers and returned it for a 31-yard touchdown in the second quarter, the first pick-six of his career. This marks his third-straight year with an interception in Week 1 and he is the only Lions defensive player since at least 1960 to accomplish the feat in three consecutive opening day games.

Finished with five tackles on the day in Week 2 at Minnesota (9/20).

In the home opener vs. Denver (9/27), Quin halted the Broncos red zone offensive attack when he intercepted Broncos QB Peyton Manning’s pass at the Detroit 8-yard line on the first play of the second quarter.

Garnered six tackles (four solo) and was a part of a defense that produced six sacks, three fumble recoveries and one touchdown in Week 4 at Seattle (10/5).

Led the team in tackles with six tackles (five solo) in Week 5 vs. Arizona (10/11). The start against Arizona marked his 100th career game.

In Week 6 vs. Chicago (10/18), garnered four tackles with one pass defense. Was a part of a defense that had a stout red zone presence that held the Bears to four field goals and zero first downs in overtime play (10/5).

In Week 7 vs. Minnesota (10/25) recorded three tackles (two solo).

Started at free safety in Week 8 at Kansas City (11/1) and notched six tackles (four solo) in the game.

Notched a season-best seven tackles (six solo) in Week 10 at Green Bay (11/15). Forced a fumble for the first time since 2013, marking his fifth career force fumble.

In Week 11 vs. Oakland (11/22) posted four solo tackles on the day. Was a part of a defense that held the Raiders to 50 rushing yards.

Started at free safety in Week 13 vs. Green Bay (12/3). Netted his 13th career interception as a Lion when he picked off QB Aaron Rodgers pass in the first quarter and returned it to the Packers 22-yard line. The interception marked his third of the season and he also posted six tackles (four solo) with one pass defense.

With the interception in Week 13, Quin became the Lions first defensive player to tally 10 interceptions twice over a two-year span since CB Dré Bly in 2003-04 and 2004-05.

Started at free safety and netted four solo tackles in Week 14 at St. Louis (12/13).

In Week 15 at New Orleans (12/21) started at free safety and notched one tackle before leaving the game due to injury

In Week 16 vs. San Francisco (12/27) returned to action with five solo tackles on the day.

In Week 17 at Chicago (1/3), started his 100th consecutive game, including his 48th straight start since joining the Lions. In the season finale, he solidified the Lions’ 24-20 victory over Chicago in the fourth quarter when he picked off QB Jay Cutler’s pass to stop a potential go-ahead drive with 2:00 left to play.

2014: Had a breakout season in which he finished third on the team in total tackles with 73 (57 solo), and also tallied 10 pass breakups and a League-leading seven interceptions (117).

Recorded four tackles, defended two passes and grabbed an interception in Week 1 vs. New York Giants (9/8). This is the second consecutive season he recorded a pick in the opener (2013).

Recorded four tackles (two solo) in Week 2 at Carolina (9/14).

Registered eight tackles in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28).

Posted five tackles, including one for loss, in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5).

Posted two tackles and an interception in Week 6 at Minnesota (10/12). With two interceptions this season, he now has 2+ interceptions in four of his six NFL seasons, including each of the past three years.

Recorded six tackles, one interception, and defended one pass in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19).

Registered a team-high eight tackles in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26).

Posted one tackle in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/09).

Registered three tackles and defended one pass in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16).

Posted eight tackles in Week 12 at New England (11/23).

Registered seven tackles, one interception and defended one pass in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27). He totaled a new career-high four interceptions, breaking his previous best of three set twice before (2010, 2013).

Posted two tackles, one interception, and defended three passes in Week 14 vs. Tampa Bay (12/7).

Registered three tackles, including one for loss, one interception and defended one pass in Week 15 vs. Minnesota (12/14).

Recorded two tackles, his League-leading seventh interception and defended one pass in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21).

Totaled eight tackles (seven solo) in Week 17 at Green Bay (12/28).

Posted two tackles in the NFC Wild Card game at Dallas (1/4).

2013: Started all 16 games in his first season in Detroit, and totaled 57 tackles (44 solo), two sacks (20 yards), three interceptions (57 yards), nine pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

In his Detroit Lions debut in Week 1 vs. Minnesota (9/8), posted two solo tackles, including one tackle for loss, one pass defense and returned an interception 15 yards.

Finished second on the team in tackles with six (all solo) in Week 2 at Arizona (9/15).

Posted six solo tackles and one fumble recovery in Week 3 at Washington (9/22).

Returned an interception a career-long 42 yards and posted one solo tackle and two pass defenses vs. Chicago (9/29).

Finished tied for third on the team in tackles with six (all solo) in Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6).

Posted four tackles (one solo) in Week 6 at Cleveland (10/13).

Recorded one solo tackle and one pass defense in Week 7 vs. Cincinnati (10/20).

Posted two solo tackles in Week 8 vs. Dallas (10/27).

Had three tackles (two solo) in Week 10 at Chicago (11/10).

Posted three tackles (two solo) and one pass defense in Week 11 at Pittsburgh (11/17) before leaving the game in the second half with an ankle injury.

Picked up his second career sack (13 yards) and posted four tackles (two solo), including one tackle for loss, and one quarterback hit in Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/24).

Had one solo tackle in Week 13 vs. Green Bay (11/28).

Posted five tackles (three solo) in Week 14 at Philadelphia (12/8).

Recorded four solo tackles, one sack (seven yards) that forced a fumble, and one pass defense in Week 15 vs. Baltimore (12/16).

Picked off a pass by Giants QB Eli Manning and posted five tackles (four solo) and two pass defenses in Week 16 vs. New York Giants (12/22).

Totaled four tackles (one solo) in Week 17 at Minnesota (12/29).

2012: Led the Texans with 84 total tackles (64 solo) in 2012, and also had one sack (eight yards), two interceptions, two forced fumbles and 13 pass defenses. Started at free safety in all 16 games. 2012-13 post-season totals include 15 tackles (nine solo) and three pass defenses.

Had six tackles (five solo) and forced a fumble in the season opener vs. Miami (9.9).

Recorded his first-career sack for an eight-yard loss vs. Tennessee (9/30). Also finished the game with six tackles (five solo).

Picked off his first pass of the season in a win over Baltimore (10/21), finishing with five tackles (four solo) and three pass defenses.

Returned an interception 22 yards and had four tackles (three solo) at Tennessee (12/2).

Posted a season-high 3.5 tackles for loss in the Texans’ final home game vs. Minnesota (12/23).

In the AFC Wild Card game vs. Cincinnati (1/5), recorded two solo tackles and three pass defenses in a win over the Bengals.

Ended the season with five tackles (one solo) in the AFC Divisional game at New England (1/13).

2011: Ranked second on the team with 77 tackles (59 solo) one fumble recovery and nine pass defenses in his third year with the Texans.

Made four tackles (two solo) and one pass defense in the season opener vs. Indianapolis (9/11)

Made four solo tackles and recovered a fumble at Miami (9/18)

Tied for the team lead with eight tackles (six solo) at New Orleans (9/25)

Made four tackles (two solo) and had two passes defensed vs. Oakland (10/9)

Made seven tackles (six solo) and had one pass defense at Jacksonville (11/27)

Tied for the team lead with six tackles (four solo) and broke up two passes vs. Atlanta (12/4)

Broke up pass and had five tackles (four solo) at Cincinnati (12/11) and vs. Carolina (12/18)

Had five solo stops in the season finale vs. Tennessee (1/1/12)

Started in his postseason debut and finished with five tackles (four solo) in AFC Wild Card playoff vs. Cincinnati (1/7/12)

Recorded three tackles (two solo) in AFC Divisional playoff at Baltimore (1/15/12).

2010: Started at cornerback for all 16 games and made 85 tackles (71 solo) in his sophomore campaign, pulling in three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

Made four tackles (three solo) and recovered a fumble vs. Indianapolis (9/12)

Tied for the team lead with eight tackles (five solo) at Washington (9/19)

Had two solo tackles and recovered a fumble vs. San Diego (11/7)

Led the defense with 13 solo tackles, including one for a loss, and had one pass defense at Jacksonville (11/14)

Set a franchise record with three interceptions, his first three as a pro, while adding four tackles (three solo) and five passes defensed vs. Tennessee (11/28).

2009: Saw action in 15 games (12 starts) as a rookie and collected 64 tackles (54 solo) and had 11 pass defenses.

Made his NFL debut vs. the New York Jets (9/13) as the nickel corner and recorded four tackles, including three solos, and had one tackle on special teams

Made his first NFL start vs. Oakland (10/4) and responded with five tackles (four solo) including two tackles for a loss

Made seven tackles (five solo) in Texans win at Buffalo (11/1)

Made his sixth consecutive start at cornerback and made six solo tackles and had four passes defensed at Indianapolis (11/8)

Made eight tackles (seven solo) including one for a loss vs. Seattle (12/13)

Tied for the team lead with seven tackles (six solo) and had two passes defensed vs. New England (1/3/10).

COLLEGE Played in 36 career games with 34 starts while at New Mexico. Finished his career with 156 tackles, a school record 32 pass break-ups and seven interceptions.

Earned consensus First Team all-MWC honors in 2008 after being an Honorable Mention pick his first two years

Named 2007 First Team all-MWC selection when he helped lead the Lobos pass defense to a No. 20 national ranking

Graduated with a degree in Business Administration in December 2008.

PERSONAL Attended North Pike High School in Summit, Miss. where he was a four-year letterman in football and basketball and was the Jaguars’ team MVP in both sports as a senior.

Totaled 2,552 rushing yards, 224 tackles and 13 interceptions in his prep career

Played for head coach Adam Barron and received the U.S. Army Scholar-Athlete Award.